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Arlen Specter: Four times 13 is $52 billion, and we have $8 billion left over according to the $60 billion figure. But we only have…

On the recordMay 22, 1997
Four times 13 is $52 billion, and we have $8 billion left over according to the $60 billion figure. But we only have worker safety and child care and education.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Discussing budget allocations during a congressional debate.

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